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Culled birds bagged up and removed after flu outbreak

Culled birds bagged up and removed after flu outbreak

04 November 2020

A devastated bird farmer has watched powerlessly as all 480 of her birds were killed after avian flu was confirmed among her chickens and ducks.

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Much-vandalised heritage railway targeted again

Much-vandalised heritage railway targeted again

03 November 2020

Yobs have sprayed graffiti all over a newly-arrived train ahead of its debut.

480 birds to be culled after flu outbreak

480 birds to be culled after flu outbreak

02 November 2020

A farmer is asking for further investigation before almost 500 of her animals are humanely culled following the discovery of bird flu on site.

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Boot-full of surprises delivered to family with poorly children

Boot-full of surprises delivered to family with poorly children

02 November 2020

There were no tricks - just treats - waiting at the front door for a young girl who is undergoing treatment for bone cancer, and her family.

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'It's a total disaster for venues like mine'

'It's a total disaster for venues like mine'

31 October 2020

Kent businesses are reeling from news Prime Minister Boris Johnson could introduce national lockdown restrictions from Wednesday.

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Desilting works announced after dead fish found in water

Desilting works announced after dead fish found in water

30 October 2020

A programme of desilting works will be conducted in waterways around a Kent town including a stream where dead fish were found floating.

Heavy police presence around village

Heavy police presence around village

28 October 2020

Vans, cars and a helicopter have been deployed to a village.

Fundraiser raises £6k via online raffles during pandemic

Fundraiser raises £6k via online raffles during pandemic

28 October 2020

A breast cancer fundraiser has not let the coronavirus pandemic dampen her awareness efforts as she celebrates raising £6,000 via online raffles.

Businesses rally to provide free school meals for children

Businesses rally to provide free school meals for children

27 October 2020

Businesses have stepped up to provide free school meals to children this half term after MPs voted against extending the measure.

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Lottery grant means elderly and vulnerable can eat healthily

Lottery grant means elderly and vulnerable can eat healthily

27 October 2020

Wholesome and subsidised meals will continue to be made and delivered to vulnerable people thanks to a lottery grant and a band of volunteers

The most expensive house in every town in Kent

The most expensive house in every town in Kent

24 October 2020

From swimming pools to cinema rooms, we look inside some of the most stunning homes on the market in Kent.

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Tobacco thief must repay £12,282 of £500k fraud

Tobacco thief must repay £12,282 of £500k fraud

23 October 2020

A gang member must repay £12,282 after he and his accomplices stole £500k worth of confiscated tobacco from the government.

Charity swings back into action after fundraising hiatus

Charity swings back into action after fundraising hiatus

23 October 2020

A charity came swinging back into action following a fundraising hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Row intensifies over new homes proposed by Betteshanger Park

Row intensifies over new homes proposed by Betteshanger Park

23 October 2020

Objection to a major housing development opposite a country park continues to grow as a date for planners to grant their decision remains unconfirmed.

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'I had bone cancer but they sent me home with antibiotics - twice'

'I had bone cancer but they sent me home with antibiotics - twice'

22 October 2020

A dad is seeking to highlight the symptoms of cancer after his daughter was misdiagnosed twice and it took nine attempts to get his son a scan.

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Police stinger left in road after pursuit

Police stinger left in road after pursuit

21 October 2020

A couple had all four of their Land Rover's tyres destroyed by a stinger left in the road by police who had used it to stop another vehicle.

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'We've cleared 1,000 beds during Covid - hopefully we'll keep it that way'

'We've cleared 1,000 beds during Covid - hopefully we'll keep it that way'

19 October 2020

Hospitals have cleared more than a third of all their inpatients during coronavirus - one hospital boss says he hopes the changes is permanent.

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Kent's lost police stations and what's there now

Kent's lost police stations and what's there now

17 October 2020

From blocks of flats to beauty salons and Wetherspoon pubs, several of our county's former police stations now have a new lease of life.

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'Agonising' death for seal

'Agonising' death for seal

15 October 2020

A young seal found with fishing line around its neck is feared to have suffered an "agonising" death.

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The 1987 Great Storm in 100 photos

The 1987 Great Storm in 100 photos

15 October 2020

Every picture tells a story as we look back through our archive at the storm that devastated Kent in October 1987.

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